Risk Consultant, IBM Risk Service on Cloud

Job ID SWG-0617776 Job type Full-time Regular Work country Canada Position type Professional Work city Toronto Posted 07-Nov-2013 Travel 10% travel annually Job area Consulting & Services Business group IBM Software Group Job category Consultant Business unit RiskAnalytics Job role Application Consultant Job role skillset General Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No

Job description

IBM is seeking a Risk Consultant, IBM Algo Risk Service on Cloud to strengthen the Algo Risk Service team. Financial organizations from around the world use IBM-Algorithmics' software, analytics and advisory services to help them make risk-aware business decisions, maximize shareholder value, and meet regulatory requirements. Supported by a global team of risk experts based in all major financial centers, IBM-Algorithmics offers proven, award-winning solutions for market, credit and operational risk, as well as collateral and capital management. Algo Risk Service (ARS) offers risk managers, portfolio managers, traders, and quantitative analysts a robust risk management and portfolio modelling environment to monitor, manage, and optimize risk across all asset classes and investment strategies. Hosted by IBM-Algorithmics and delivered over the internet, ARS provides access to state-of-the-art risk measurement and investment support tools through a sophisticated and flexible graphical user interface. The key responsibility of Risk Consultants in the ARS group is to provide functional and financial modeling expertise to Algorithmics clients using the service. Responsibilities Ensure that best practices and high-quality standards are maintained throughout an implementation project. Assist in the configuration and validation for the delivery of custom client solutions. Provide instruction and guidance for users of ARS and its interface, the Algo Risk Application (ARA), on risk analysis and portfolio construction techniques. Assist clients in financial validation of models as implemented in the ARS platform and the documentation of the assumptions and techniques used. Research, specification and validation of new enhancements to the ARS platform as implemented in client environments. Competencies and Skills Focused, proactive ownership of client solutions and success. Strong investigation and problem solving skills. Strong presentation and communication skills. Strong practical knowledge of investment markets, financial market conventions, and risk management practices. Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques. Education University degree in the field of Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative discipline. Advanced degree in Financial Engineering or Mathematical Finance highly desirable. CFA, PRMIA or FRM designation(s) beneficial.

Required Bachelor's Degree English: Fluent

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.